Winemaker, Kaihanga waina
Also known as
- Wine maker, vintner, oenologist, viticulturist
Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.
Duration
02:16 mins
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$70K to $129K
Most common
$179K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Winemakers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in wineries, offices or laboratories, and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- need to be accurate, organised and work well under pressure
Tasks
- make wine from grapes
- develop new wine styles
- research ways to improve wine quality
- assess grape quality
- improve wine-making processes and techniques
- supervise cellar staff
- control wine fermentation
- filter, bottle and package wine
- market and sell wine
- maintain health standards
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a winemaker and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a bachelor's degree in viticulture
- a Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology
- a driver licence
- a forklift licence
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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